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County EBT theft drops more than 80% after chip card issued
East County News Service Jan. 23, 2026 (San Diego County) — More attention to security needs and new chips are making a difference in the safety of electronic benefits cards, also
Detra Williams named San Diego County’s Chief Deputy of Tax Collection
East County News Service Jan. 9, 2026 (San Diego County) — Detra Williams has been appointed as San Diego County’s next Chief Deputy of Tax Collection, succeeding Chief Deputy David
Fiery crash in Ranchita kills girl, 8, injures seven others
East County News Service December 4, 2025 (Ranchita) – An 8-year-old girl has died and seven other people injured, including children, in a multi-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon, November 30 on
County officials respond to November coyote attack at UTC
East County News Service A coyote peers out from near Cowles Mountain in 2023. Photo by Karen Pearlman Dec. 4, 2025 (San Diego County) — San Diego County officials are
“Bolder Than Most” rapist back in state hospital for alleged parole violation
East County News Service Photo: Alvin Ray Quarles. (File photo courtesy of California Department of Corrections) November 15, 2025 (Borrego Springs) — Alvin Ray Quarles, a sexually violent sex offender
Long-awaited victory: Glorietta Canyon saved after two-decade quest
Some native plants have already begun to show up in Glorietta Canyon, like this chinchweed that’s growing on the pad where the previous owner of the property had his
Federal government seeks to repeal protections for bighorn sheep on public land
East County News Service Photo by Susan Massey: Bighorn rams on Bureau of Land Management property in Ocotillo, adjacent to Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Oct. 28, 2025 (East
Full Moon Walk in Anza Borrego’s South Palm Wash Nov. 5
East County News Service October 21, 2025 (Anza Borrego)—You’re invited to walk by the light of a full moon in Anza Borrego Desert State Park’s South Palm Canyon Wash on
California State Parks photo contest deadline extended through Oct. 23
Anza-Borrego Desert State Park photo (left) by Karen Pearlman East County News Service July 15, 2025 (San Diego County) — California State Parks Foundation(link is external)has extended its invitation
The art and spirit of Borrego Springs in downtown San Diego
East County News Service Oct. 10, 2025 (San Diego) — The heartbeat of the Borrego Springs art scene is coming to downtown San Diego this weekend. Metal sculptor Ricardo Breceda‘s
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ASTHMA “DEADLY” FROM “DARK” AIR IN IMPERIAL COUNTY, REPORT FINDS
Did researchers miss a key cause: scraping desert soils for renewable energy projects? By Miriam Raftery Photo by Jim Pelley: Dust from construction at Ocotillo Wind Energy Facility April
YUCCA BLOOMS ADD FLOWERING FINISH TO ORGANIC SALAD
April 20, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – Greg and Dianne Dunne have submitted this tempting recipe – ideal for hiking enthusiasts and nature lovers in our high desert
CONGRESS PASSES MEASURE TO ALLOW SELLING OFF NATIONAL FORESTS AND OTHER PUBLIC LANDS
By Miriam Raftery Photo: Cleveland National Forest, courtesy National Forest Service April 6, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)—The Republican-controlled House and Senate have passed measures that would allow
WELCOME, DESERT DENIZENS!
Our deserts section covers the Anza Borrego Desert State Park and the communities of Borrego Springs, Ocotillo, Ocotillo Wells and Jacumba. Printer-friendly version
WHY IS ROUNDUP, A PROBABLE CARCINOGEN, BEING SPRAYED OVER OCOTILLO’S ONLY WATER SUPPLY?
By Miriam Raftery April 1, 2015 (Ocotillo) – Residents of Ocotillo after discovering in late March that a powerful herbicide was been sprayed on desert soil over a federally
DESTINATION EAST COUNTY: TOP FESTIVALS AND EVENTS MARCH 21 – APRIL 12
By Miriam Raftery March 17, 2015 (San Diego’s East County)–This week’s Destination East County includes a star party and a free community festival in Lakeside, theater, and musical events. Plus
PHOTOS OF THE WEEK: VERY HUNGRY CATERPILLARS
March 12, 2015 (Anza Borrego Desert) – Kristin Kjaero visited the Anza Borrego desert Tuesday, where she observed “thousands of caterpillars in a feeding frenzy…The roads were dotted with
CATERPILLARS MUNCHING DOWN DESERT WILDFLOWERS
Photo: “Hummingbird Moth (9691010084)” by Larry Lamsa – Hummingbird MothUploaded by PDTillman. Licensed under CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons – March 10, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) –
CIRCLE OF ART SHOW IN BORREGO SPRINGS MARCH 14-15
March 5, 2015 (Borrego Springs) – Desert artwork will be on display at the Circle of Art Show in Borrego Springs on March 14th and 15th. This juried art
COURT THROWS OUT RESTRICTIONS ON SEX OFFENDERS’ HOUSING
By Miriam Raftery March 2, 2015 (San Diego’s East County) – California’s Supreme Court has invalidated a portion of Jessica’s Law, tossing out as unconstitutional restrictions that prevented sex
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